The Ultimate Health Podcast: Lifestyle, Nutrition, Fitness, & Self-help

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/550drmindypelz Today you’re getting a deep dive with Dr. Mindy Pelz (IG: @dr.mindypelz)! Mindy is a renowned holistic health expert and one of the leading voices in educating women about their bodies. She is on a mission to start a women’s health revolution! Mindy is the author of The Reset Factor, The Menopause Reset and Fast Like a Girl. On today's episode, you’ll learn about: the biggest fasting mistakes, 6 different types of fasting, using the carnivore diet to reset your metabolism, her top 3 weight loss tips, optimizing your gut health, the top supplements Mindy recommends, clean air and water & so much more!  Show sponsors: LMNT

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/549drchristykesslering Dr. Christy Kesslering is a Radiation Oncologist turned Metabolic Health practitioner.  She worked with cancer patients in Radiation Oncology for over 20 years in the Chicagoland area but realized many years ago that something was missing from conventional medicine. Dr. K saw the big link between obesity and cancer but then realized that the real link was mitochondrial health and metabolic function, and she pursued additional self-learning in metabolic health. She did additional studies in the fields of Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and the Terrain-Theory of cancer. Dr. K opted to leave conventional medicine to work exclusively in Metabolic Health via telehealth. She now helps both cancer patients and non-cancer patients regain their optimal health. Stick around and learn about the powerful impact the ketogenic diet can have on preventing and treating cancer! In this episode, we discuss: How normal cells develo

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/548michaelrubino Michael Rubino (IG: @themichaelrubino) is an air quality expert and wellness advocate, helping to bridge the gap between our homes and their direct impact on health. He is the founder and CEO of HomeCleanse (formerly known as All American Restoration), a company dedicated to addressing the worldwide health epidemic caused by poor indoor air quality. Michael is also the founder of Change the Air Foundation, a nonprofit committed to empowering the world to achieve better health by establishing safer and healthier indoor environments. Today, you’ll learn all about mold in the home and how to remove it safely & effectively.  In this episode, we discuss: What is mold? Is mold always visible to the naked eye? How to fix mold problems in your home The top symptoms of mold exposure Not all molds are created equal The most toxic molds to be aware of Is mold on food dangerous to consume? How mold, mold spores, and mycotoxins work Why m

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/547sallynorton Sally K. Norton (IG: @sknorton) holds a nutrition degree from Cornell University and a master’s degree in Public Health. Her path to becoming a leading expert on dietary oxalate includes a prior career working at major medical schools in medical education and public health research. Sally’s personal healing experience inspired years of research that led to her book, Toxic Superfoods. Oxalates could be destroying your health (without you knowing) - stick around to find out how to protect yourself! In this episode, we discuss: What are oxalates? Vitamin C naturally oxidizes into oxalic acid Understanding endogenous oxalate production The symptoms of oxalate poisoning Can you test for oxalates? High oxalate foods cause these health problems The top foods high in oxalates The problem with access to high oxalate foods year round How many oxalates can we tolerate? Is your green smoothie making you feel worse? The mixed messaging about he

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/546maggiejones The month Maggie Jones (IG: @cancervme) turned 40 she was diagnosed with terminal cancer and received a prognosis of less than a year. One year later, she was cancer-free. Maggie has dedicated her dramatically-prolonged life to sharing the evidence-based treatments that so dramatically improved her survival and quality of life. She and her filmmaker husband are the force behind an award-winning docuseries featuring some of the leading scientists and practitioners on the metabolic theory of cancer and associated therapies. Be sure to see CANCER/EVOLUTION during the world premiere in September. I really appreciate Maggie being so open and vulnerable sharing her cancer success story - it's packed with information and inspiration. Don't miss this! In this episode, we discuss: The beginning of Maggie’s cancer journey Her symptoms & health before the terminal cancer diagnosis The primary tumor was non-smoker’s lung cancer Cancer trea

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/545drthomasseyfried Today you’re getting a deep dive with Dr. Thomas N. Seyfried (IG: @thomasseyfriedbc)! Dr. Seyfried is Professor of Biology at Boston College, and received his Ph.D. in Genetics and Biochemistry. He has over 200 peer-reviewed publications and is author of the book, Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer. Today you’ll learn the shocking root cause of cancer and how to go about starving it away. We also touch on cancer prevention. If you or someone you know has cancer, you’ll definitely want to tune in and absorb all this priceless info! Show sponsors: Quicksilver Scientific

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/544drdavidharper Dr. David G. Harper (IG: @biodietbook) is the author of BioDiet. He’s a health educator, researcher & consultant who has studied the impact of diet on human health for many years. Dave is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley. His current research investigates the therapeutic benefits of ketogenic diets for women with metastatic breast cancer. If you’re struggling to get rid of extra fat, fix insulin resistance or reduce inflammation - you’re going to want to hear this conversation!  In this episode, we discuss: What is the natural human diet? The rise of metabolic diseases over the last 50 years Dietary guidelines have failed society The problem with Ancel Keys' hypothesis Dave shares his big “aha moment” when it comes to diet The processed food industry has no interest in your health What happens when you ingest carbohydrates? The SAD diet triggers hyperinsulinemia Weight gain is your

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/543maxlugavere Max Lugavere (IG: @maxlugavere) is a top health podcaster, wellness journalist, filmmaker, and author. He wrote The New York Times bestseller Genius Foods and The Wall Street Journal bestseller Genius Kitchen. Max is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, TEDx, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others. He’s a wealth of knowledge in the realms of brain health, nutrition, fitness, weight loss and beyond - you’ll get a lot of practical knowledge from this talk. In this episode, we discuss: Ultra-processed foods increase your risk of dementia The benefits of extra virgin olive oil Animal vs plant fats Are "healthy" chips actually good for you? Is whey protein considered an ultra-processed food? Protein is the most satiating macronutrient The beneficial role of whey protein 7 supplements Max recommends Do you need to take a fish oil supplement if you consume fish? Max’s thoug

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/542drrobertlustig Dr. Robert Lustig (IG: @robertlustigmd) is a neuroendocrinologist, New York Times bestselling author, and Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology.  He is one of the leaders of the current “anti-sugar” movement that is changing the food industry. Rob has dedicated his retirement from clinical medicine to help to fix the food supply any way he can, to reduce human suffering and to salvage the environment. Stick around and learn how to eat & live in a way to fix insulin resistance & the health of your mitochondria. In this episode, we discuss: The root cause of insulin resistance What causes mitochondrial dysfunction? The 7 types of fats (good & bad) The truth about trans fats on nutrition labels Is there a good reason to drink milk? Metabolic health matters most Is your calcium supplement clogging up your blood vessels? The problem with algae oil for vegans The top 2 amino acids missing from a vegan diet Does eating fish

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/541cynthiathurlow Cynthia Thurlow (IG: @cynthina_thurlow_) is a nurse practitioner, author of the bestselling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation, a 2x TEDx speaker, with her second talk having more than 14 million views, and the host of Everyday Wellness podcast. If you feel like intermittent fasting isn’t working for you or your results should be better, this could be the breakthrough you need!  In this episode, we discuss: The biggest intermittent fasting mistakes Get high-quality sleep today! Are you a fast metabolizer of caffeine? Intermittent fasting is a form of hormetic stress There is no one-size-fits-all for health Setting healthy boundaries How Cynthia breaks a fast Why she aims for 110g of protein a day A typical day of fasting, exercise & eating for Cynthia Her daily electrolyte routine Is stevia ok when fasting? Why Cynthia increases her protein intake 1x a week What is insulin sensitivity? + Why it matters 10 ways to lower

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/540drphilipovadia Dr. Philip Ovadia (IG: @ovadia_heart_health) is a heart surgeon who established Ovadia Heart Health, a telehealth practice that focuses on the prevention and treatment of metabolic and heart disease through lifestyle and dietary modification. In an effort to overcome his lifelong struggle with obesity, Phil adopted a low-carbohydrate focused way of eating in 2015 and - since March 2019 - has maintained a mostly carnivorous way of eating. After decades of yo-yo dieting, he has maintained a weight loss of nearly 100 pounds. Phil is the author of Stay Off My Operating Table, where he discusses the principles of optimizing metabolic health to prevent heart disease and other chronic diseases. He also hosts the Stay Off My Operating Table podcast. If you’re looking to fix your metabolic health and you want to shed some extra body fat, stick around to hear what Phil has to say. As a heart surgeon and someone who’s lost almost 100 pounds

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/539timspector Today you’re getting a deep dive with Tim Spector (IG: @tim.spector). Tim is a medically qualified Professor of Epidemiology and Director of the TwinsUK registry at King’s College London. His current work focuses on the microbiome and nutrition, and he is co-founder of the data science company ZOE. Tim’s latest book is Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well. Today you’ll learn: What a typical day of eating looks like for Tim, Tim’s thoughts on probiotic & prebiotic supplements, the latest research on time-restricted eating, realistic advice for weight loss, the four basic rules to optimize your gut microbiome, studying the gut microbiome of the Hadza tribe in Africa, common factors that destroy your gut microbiome, what the science says about gluten and so much more!  Show sponsors: InsideTracker

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/538drstevengundry Dr. Steven Gundry (IG: @drstevengundry) is one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition. He is the author of many New York Times bestselling books. He is the founder of Gundry MD, a line of wellness products & supplements and he hosts the top-rated health show, The Dr. Gundry Podcast. Today, Dr. Gundry reveals his top healthy vegetables and supplements! In this episode, we discuss: The top vegetables to include in your diet Start embracing iodized sea salt Salt (sodium chloride) needs to be balanced with potassium & magnesium Our soil is completely devoid of trace minerals Vitamin D toxicity is a MYTH Why Dr. Gundry recommends 1000mg of DHA/day Foods high in arachidonic acid (omega-6 fatty acid) Surprising ways to include cod liver oil in your diet Take time-released vitamin C Mitochondrial uncouplers The benefits of polyphenols for blood vessels How carnivores get polyphenols Dr. Gundry’s th

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/537dranthonychaffee Dr. Anthony Chaffee (IG: @anthonychaffeemd) is an American medical doctor and Neurosurgical resident who, over a span of 20+ years, has researched the optimal nutrition for human performance and health. It is his assertion that most of the so-called chronic diseases we treat as doctors are caused by the food we eat, or don't eat, and can be reversed with dietary changes to a species specific diet. If you’re interested in the healing benefits of the low carb or carnivore diet, this conversation is jam packed with helpful info to help guide you on your journey! In this episode, we discuss: The biggest carnivore diet mistakes Listen to your hunger cues Anthony’s typical day of eating + why he eats before bed Fuel your energy naturally with the carnivore diet Carnivore diet = meat & water only Mitochondria and metabolic health are the root of chronic disease Carnitine deficiency and autism The top plant toxins to avoid Anthony

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/536drchristophershade Dr. Christopher Shade (IG: @dr.christophershade) is the founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific. He continues to be a driving force of development and innovation in Functional and Integrative Medicine, creating effective detoxification systems for wellness and longevity. In today’s toxic modern world, assisting the body to detox is no longer optional if you want to optimize your health and wellbeing. Dr. Shade shares how to do it safely and effectively. In this episode, we discuss: Your body can’t handle the toxic load (it needs your help) The toxins we’re exposed to every day Prevention vs. detoxing toxins Do you need to get tested for toxins? Symptoms of high toxic load Detoxification should feel good How proper detoxification works The phases of detoxing What to expect during the maintenance phase of detox Filter the water and air in your home Tips on how to protect yourself from EMF exposure Biggest lessons from living

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/535laurenkretzer Lauren Kretzer (IG: @lauren_kretzer) is a vegan chef, recipe developer, holistic nutritionist and cancer survivor. She works extensively with NY Times best selling authors, major media outlets and wellness brands to create seasonal, whole food recipes for optimal health and healing that everyone can enjoy.   She enjoys sharing recipes, cooking tips and holistic living inspiration via her newsletter, Plant Magic.   Lauren received her culinary training at the renowned Natural Gourmet Institute and holds a certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell. Today, you’re going to hear all about her cancer journey and her top cancer fighting foods.  In this episode, we discuss: The start of Lauren’s cancer journey The wait and watch approach Holistic cancer healing resources Lauren’s diet & lifestyle before and after her cancer diagnosis Top cancer-fighting foods The best supplements to fight cancer Alternative healing treatments

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/534drwilliamli Today you’re getting a deep dive with Dr. William Li (IG: @drwilliamli)! Dr. Li is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and author of the New York Times bestseller “Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself.” His groundbreaking work has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments and impacts care for more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease and obesity. Dr. Li's TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has more than 11 million views. His latest book is “Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer.” Today you’ll learn how to melt fat, heal the body, fix your metabolism and starve cancer by adding specific foods into your healthy diet. We also discuss foods you'll want to avoid to optimize your health.  Show sponsors: Paleovalley

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/533drmindypelz Dr. Mindy Pelz (IG: @dr.mindypelz) is a renowned holistic health expert and one of the leading voices in educating women about their bodies. She is on a mission to start a women’s health revolution! Mindy is the author of The Reset Factor, The Menopause Reset and Fast Like a Girl.  In this episode, we discuss: The biggest fasting mistakes 3 pivotal changes to make while fasting to help you lose weight The 3 versions of keto Who should cycle in and out of a low-carb diet? The carnivore diet is a great reset for the metabolism How Mindy pulses in the carnivore diet throughout the month Time your workouts to your monthly cycle Teach women how to ebb & flow with their menstrual cycle How to time biohacking with your menstrual cycle Why is everybody villainizing kale? Step 1 to rebuilding the gut Fermented foods vs. probiotic capsules How different meats impact the microbiome The benefits of raw dairy Foods that disrupt gut health T

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/532drizabellawentz Dr. Izabella Wentz (IG: @izabellawentzpharmd) is an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and a licensed pharmacist. She has dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disease after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009.  She is the author of three books on Hashimoto’s & is a #1 New York Times bestseller. Today Izabella’s new book, Adrenal Transformation Protocol hits bookshelves and it’s the topic of our conversation. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress right now and are looking for help to deflate the pressure - this conversation is for you!  In this episode, we discuss: The difference between adrenal dysfunction & adrenal fatigue Early stages of adrenal dysfunction The impact of chronic stress on cortisol How your body responds to stress The reverse effect of overexercising What is Addison's disease? The 4 main stressors that lead to adrenal dysfunction Skipping

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/531drericwestman Dr. Eric Westman (IG: @ecwestman) is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Duke University. He is Board Certified in Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine, and founded the Duke Keto Medicine Clinic in 2006 after conducting clinical research regarding low carbohydrate ketogenic diets. Eric is an editor of the textbook: Obesity: Evaluation & Treatment Essentials. He’s a New York Times Bestselling author and his books are: The New Atkins for a New You, Cholesterol Clarity, Keto Clarity, and End Your Carb Confusion. Eric is co-founder of Adapt Your Life, an education company based on low carbohydrate concepts. If you’re looking to lose weight, this conversation will be priceless for you!  In this episode, we discuss: Cut out the carbs A strict low-carb keto diet approach Type 2 diabetes is reversible Insulin resistance leads to prediabetes Learn how to fix your metabolism Internet-based keto vs. evidence-based keto Follow the 20